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Gambling911.com loves the Oakland A’s at -111 Friday evening vs. the Boston Red Sox. The Athletics are 24-8 vs. the Red Sox in Oakland. More recently they have won 9 of their last 11 games against Boston. The Red Sox won during their last face off in Boston.
There is even more reason to like this free pick as Jarrod Parker (6-6) has not lost for Oakland since May 22 and has not allowed more than three runs in an outing since May 6. Boston will start John Lackey (6-6, 2.80 ERA).
The Red Sox are 2-6 in Lackeys last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
The Red Sox are 1-4 in Lackeys last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Boston is 1-5 in Lackeys last 6 starts as an underdog.
The Red Sox are 1-5 in Lackeys last 6 starts as a road underdog.
The Athletics are 7-0 in their last 7 games following an off day.
Oakland is 10-4 in their last 14 overall.
The A's are 6-2 in Parkers last 8 starts as a home favorite.
The Athletics own the second best record in the American League behind the Boston Red Sox.
- Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com
